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news Newfoundland and Labrador com- pany Grey Island Energy Inc., is mov- ing forward with the SEAWEED, proprietary technology aimed at gen- erating energy through the power of ocean waves. In-water tests of the sys- tem were successfully completed in the tow tank of NRC Institute for Ocean Technology. The tests were conducted to validate the configura- tion and design of the SEAWEED?s energy coupling system, and durabili-ty of the device. During testing, the SEAWEED endured a wide range of wave spectrums that simulated regu- lar and irregular waves. The results exceeded the company?s expectations, indicating that the SEAWEED is an efficient and reliable generator of energy. As a result of testing, GIE will execute the next stage of the SEAWEED?s development program. Daniel Hoyles, Chief Operating Officer of Grey Island Energy, said: ?We are extremely pleased with the results of our testing in the tow tank. This test was a significant steptowards designing an ocean wave technology that is more durable, effi- cient, and easier to maintain thancompeting technologies.? For utilities and independent power producers, the SEAWEED provides a unique energy solution that is consis-tent, reliable, and cost effective. It is the innovative result of practical and scientific knowledge by Grey Island Energy and its research collaborators. The application of creative design has produced a more reliable and cost effective ocean wave energy design that is easily adjustable to customerneeds. The device is designed to har- ness power generated by ocean sur- face waves by adjusting to varying wave conditions and utilizing a hydraulic takeoff system to transmit mechanical power. Grey Island Energy IE has been accepted into the Genesis Center at Memorial University and the Ocean Technology Enterprise Centre (OTEC) at the Institute for Ocean Technology. Both centres are incubation facilities with the Genesis Centerproviding business advice and guidance and OTEC pro- viding technical advice and guidance.In addition, the fabrication of SEA- WEED Validation Model was funded by the National Research Council?s Industrial Research Assistance Program. SEAWEED: Wave Energy for Public Utilities ?We are extremely pleased with the results of our testing in the tow tank,? said Daniel Hoyles,COO, Grey Island Energy. Long Island Offshore Wind Project: $2.7 to $4.7BThe Long Island?New York City Offshore Wind Collaborative filed a lease application with BOEMRE for aproposedwind farm of up to 350 to 700 MWis to be located 13 to 17miles off the coast of the Rockaway Peninsula and Long Island, could cre- ate up to $2.7 billion in new economicactivity, including 2,300 to 4,700 jobs during construction and 85 to 170permanent jobs, depending on project size. OceanServer Technology received AUV orders from NOAA and the University of Wisconsin for use in scientific research and mapping applications. The new order from NOAA represents the federal agency?s second Iver2 vehicle purchase. NOAA?s Chesapeake Bay Office is developing an operational capability to observe and monitor habitat restoration and quantify environ- mental conditions in restoration areas. The Iver AUV will play an important role in pre- and post- restoration assessments and ongoing surveys of benthic characteristics and 3D characterization of water proper- ties and quality. The Iver EP35 will dramatically expand NOAA?s survey capability in shallow water and enable AUV configurations includ- ing a variety of instrument packages. OceanServer Wins AUV Contracts 8MTROctober 2011MTR#8 (1-17):MTR Layouts 10/11/2011 9:45 AM Page 8